Police in Burgas detained a 42-year-old man and found about 5 grams of cannabis on him during an evening check in the Bratya Miladinovi district on Monday, 9 November, the Burgas regional police directorate said. Fast-track proceedings have been opened against him.

Officers from the Second District Police Department stopped the man at about 9:20pm near block 59 in the neighbourhood.

He has a criminal record and is already known to police for earlier offences. The Interior Ministry gave no details about them.

During the check, officers found a green-brown dry herbal substance on him, which was later confirmed to be cannabis. Police seized it.

The man is being held under a police order for up to 24 hours.

Police have not said whether the cannabis was for personal use or for sale. The investigation continues.